I bought a pair of Q Acoustics 3050i and I'm blown away by them, can't believe the sound quality for £475, way under priced and a real steal, so I can't imagine how good these Concept 50s must sound like, but I'm so happy with my 3050i.
Thanks for the review. I have the QC50 and the more I listen to them the more I like them. I can listen to a huge variety of music and it all sounds good and is easy to listen to and understand the music. The don't have as much sparkle or slam as I would like sometimes, so I may add another set of speakers to fill that kind of listen.
How sharp are the highs? All cool technical stuff aside, for a dedicated room, how would you compare the sound of these to the Kef Q950? Not that I'm in love with them, it's just the best that I can afford and that my Denon x3800h would drive and that I could actually listen to them before I buying because it was on display in the showroom. How would you compare this to the Bowers & Wilkins 700 Series (the best sound in that showroom)? It's taking a big leap of faith to buy speakers that I haven't listened to first, so i'm really trusting you. Thanks. Great channel.
Excellent review Paul, I love your comments about about the emotion coming through when referring to the Portishead track. So often certain speakers and systems get the technical aspects of the music right but come across as emotionally sterile.
Too rich for my blood but I have given them a listen and Paul describes them perfectly. I opted for their older yet slightly smaller brother the Concept 40 which you can pick up for £500 and they are less assured - particularly at lower frequencies - than the Concept 50 but were perfect for my budget and work well with my Cyrus ONE Cast.
@@johnadam5702 Depends what you're used to. Vocals are strong and bold but the tweeter is the weak link. They sound good if they're your first speaker or you're coming from other sub £500 floorstanders, but lack clarity if you're coming from more expensive speakers
Hi Paul, good insight, but what amps did you test with and would recommend? If these need something similar in price, which you hinted at in reply to my recent question in one of your other videos, how about the Concept 30’s. What amp would work well with those? Thanks.
The 6000A from Audiolab, Icon Audio valve monoblocks, Leema Quasar and Omnia but it depends on your budget and your own sonic bias. I recommend a demo but again, prioritise your source first before you spend out.
These grabbed my interest, however I checked them out on our Canadian website and they're selling for $4500.00 dollars. When you convert 2000lbs to CAD that's $3400.00. A $1000.00 dollar markup. I'm sure the speakers are exceptional, but there's some shadiness going on here in Canada.🤔
You're probably paying for shipping costs. It's not unusual. US customers have had similar problems with Rega, for example. We in the UK have the same issues with US products.
Hi Paul You mentioned the Soundeck mini feet again in this review. I already have four of them under my CD player, and boy, do they make a difference. I just have a question about placing these discs under floorstander Loud speakers, which is, "Can you literally place these under speaker spikes?
Here's a reply from the company, "HI Paul, the spike will mark the paint finish but weight is not an issue, I use this steel for engine mounts on super yachts."
Very nice speakers. I expected a good review after you did the previous Concept model. A bit out of my price range. I'll stick to the 3050's I bought this year at about a fifth of the price. To be honest, I would think these speakers would be wasted on the source gear I have.
@@jampam-jf8mt I don't have the 3050i's. I have the previous model which is the 3050's which cost £349.00. I see the Concept 40s are £499.00. thanks for the information. Happy with the speakers I have.
It was close. Check out my video on ratings. My 8 is the same as a print mag’s 5/5 star. So it ain’t bad eh? :) I would have needed more still for a 9.
What did you expect they are Q acoustic there going to sound Grate, I have a Per per per of 2050 i I have owned fore a few years now and whilst they didn’t cost any way near the price of one’s on review they sound grate and have the same speaker layout. Unfortunately I can not afford them at £2,000 perhaps when they are superseded ..?
@@user-xg6zz8qs3q hi I have no intention of swapping them out fore a long time I still love them .I have looked down the rabbit hole several Tim’s but haven’t jumped in🐇 😂😂😎
@@TheAudiophileMan Thanks for the clarification. I guess I'm used to What Hi-Fi and Hi-Fi Choice where almost everything is the full 5 stars. Good to know you leave some room for improvement and for exceptional products. I prefer your rating system.
Not on this channel. I take my role very seriously and I refuse to deceive my viewers. Any sound coming from this video would have run through 30-40 different processing gates before it ever reached you so, while you will hear a noise and you may even hear tonal differences, it will not actually be representative of the product in question. Remember that when you 'hear' other video reviews posted elsewhere. What you will be hearing is the *device you're using to view the video* - nothing more. The only way you'd be able to judge the sound of the speakers would be to sit in my listening room with me. And then only after getting used to the reference system it was connected to. I hope the above bla bla bla...whoops! I mean I hope the above helps.
It's not that bad! Glossy white surfaces pair so well with woodgrain and fabric surfaces. Unless you have grey walls and dark tile or vinyl floors, this speaker should easily integrate your decor.
I bought a pair of Q Acoustics 3050i and I'm blown away by them, can't believe the sound quality for £475, way under priced and a real steal, so I can't imagine how good these Concept 50s must sound like, but I'm so happy with my 3050i.
I was entertained by the review. I am now inspired to give these loudspeakers a closer look.
Thanks for the review. I have the QC50 and the more I listen to them the more I like them. I can listen to a huge variety of music and it all sounds good and is easy to listen to and understand the music. The don't have as much sparkle or slam as I would like sometimes, so I may add another set of speakers to fill that kind of listen.
I paired these speakers with my Technics SU-G 700M2 and I’m very happy with the paring.
How sharp are the highs? All cool technical stuff aside, for a dedicated room, how would you compare the sound of these to the Kef Q950? Not that I'm in love with them, it's just the best that I can afford and that my Denon x3800h would drive and that I could actually listen to them before I buying because it was on display in the showroom. How would you compare this to the Bowers & Wilkins 700 Series (the best sound in that showroom)? It's taking a big leap of faith to buy speakers that I haven't listened to first, so i'm really trusting you. Thanks. Great channel.
Excellent review Paul, I love your comments about about the emotion coming through when referring to the Portishead track.
So often certain speakers and systems get the technical aspects of the music right but come across as emotionally sterile.
Thanks David.
Quick question - What do they sound like at low and low to mid volume levels?
They sound low to mid at those levels.
Excellent. I’m very tempted!
Gooday Paul. Will i notice a significantly improved performance in replacing Q Acoustic 3050 to these Concept 50s?
Depends on your setup
Too rich for my blood but I have given them a listen and Paul describes them perfectly. I opted for their older yet slightly smaller brother the Concept 40 which you can pick up for £500 and they are less assured - particularly at lower frequencies - than the Concept 50 but were perfect for my budget and work well with my Cyrus ONE Cast.
I’m looking at the Concept 40 as well due to the price drop. Are they any good?
@@johnadam5702 Depends what you're used to. Vocals are strong and bold but the tweeter is the weak link. They sound good if they're your first speaker or you're coming from other sub £500 floorstanders, but lack clarity if you're coming from more expensive speakers
Cheapskate
Hello, and thanks for this (and other) reviews! Have you had the chance to compare the Concept 50s with the 5040?
Hi Paul, nice review !! Do you think those speakers are a good pairing with the Technics SU-G700 M2 that you reviewed recently?
Absolutely - yes.
@@TheAudiophileMan Thank you for the quick replay. Good to know !!
@@TheAudiophileMan That’s great to hear, I purchased both.
I liked despite the dubious note. Thank you for this review I have added them to my short list.
Hi Paul, good insight, but what amps did you test with and would recommend? If these need something similar in price, which you hinted at in reply to my recent question in one of your other videos, how about the Concept 30’s. What amp would work well with those? Thanks.
The 6000A from Audiolab, Icon Audio valve monoblocks, Leema Quasar and Omnia but it depends on your budget and your own sonic bias. I recommend a demo but again, prioritise your source first before you spend out.
how do you think the Concept 50 5.1 Home Theater System would sound for home theatre? But considering im thinking of starting 3.1, thoughts?
How would these sound with Audiolab 9000cdt, Audiolab M-Dac Plus, Cyrus 8@ & Psx-r....Cheers
How would I compare these to the monitor audio gold speakers u reviewed 🤔
These grabbed my interest, however I checked them out on our Canadian website and they're selling for $4500.00 dollars. When you convert 2000lbs to CAD that's $3400.00. A $1000.00 dollar markup. I'm sure the speakers are exceptional, but there's some shadiness going on here in Canada.🤔
You're probably paying for shipping costs. It's not unusual. US customers have had similar problems with Rega, for example. We in the UK have the same issues with US products.
Hi Paul
You mentioned the Soundeck mini feet again in this review. I already have four of them under my CD player, and boy, do they make a difference. I just have a question about placing these discs under floorstander Loud speakers, which is, "Can you literally place these under speaker spikes?
Here's a reply from the company, "HI Paul, the spike will mark the paint finish but weight is not an issue, I use this steel for engine mounts on super yachts."
@@TheAudiophileMan Thanks Paul.
Watch Friday's video for a nice (?) surprise.
Very nice speakers. I expected a good review after you did the previous Concept model. A bit out of my price range. I'll stick to the 3050's I bought this year at about a fifth of the price. To be honest, I would think these speakers would be wasted on the source gear I have.
The concept 40 are a big improvement on the 3050i for not much more
@@jampam-jf8mt I don't have the 3050i's. I have the previous model which is the 3050's which cost £349.00. I see the Concept 40s are £499.00. thanks for the information. Happy with the speakers I have.
@@bobby666666 the concept 40 should sound better than both for a small price difference
Great Video Mr Paul! These Are My Dream Speakers! Cheers From New Zealand
Seems like a bargain at less than half the price of the top-of-the-line Concept 500. Thanks for your review.
Nice to see the first T.Rex(as opposed to Tyrannosaurus Rex) album, a bit forgotten these days
Why use a cut out of the concept 500, they're different inside
Why not a 9/10 Groovy on these if I may ask? What floorstanding speakers do give a higher score to?
It was close. Check out my video on ratings. My 8 is the same as a print mag’s 5/5 star. So it ain’t bad eh? :) I would have needed more still for a 9.
@@TheAudiophileMan Thank you! I know these have limitations like everything else. I will check out the video on ratings.
What did you expect they are Q acoustic there going to sound Grate, I have a Per per per of 2050 i I have owned fore a few years now and whilst they didn’t cost any way near the price of one’s on review they sound grate and have the same speaker layout. Unfortunately I can not afford them at £2,000 perhaps when they are superseded ..?
You don't have to really. Enjoy what you have
@@user-xg6zz8qs3q hi I have no intention of swapping them out fore a long time I still love them .I have looked down the rabbit hole several Tim’s but haven’t jumped in🐇 😂😂😎
I’m buying these unbelievable speakers this week before Q finds out what they have and raises the price.lol
I buy
Still waiting monitor audio or q acoustics 😢
If they are so good in its price class then why an 8/10 only?
Check out my awards video or similar on my website. It’s not ‘only’. My 8 equates to a print mag’s 5 Star rating.
@@TheAudiophileMan Thanks for the clarification. I guess I'm used to What Hi-Fi and Hi-Fi Choice where almost everything is the full 5 stars. Good to know you leave some room for improvement and for exceptional products. I prefer your rating system.
It's been a very long time since I last smoked a ciggie, but after watching this I have this nonchalant urge to strike up... 🤣😂🤣👍
Hehe
I hope Beth Gibbons doesn't ever stumble across this review...🤣
So do I
Brilliant review 😁
Bla, bla, bla, without music demonstration.
Not on this channel. I take my role very seriously and I refuse to deceive my viewers. Any sound coming from this video would have run through 30-40 different processing gates before it ever reached you so, while you will hear a noise and you may even hear tonal differences, it will not actually be representative of the product in question. Remember that when you 'hear' other video reviews posted elsewhere. What you will be hearing is the *device you're using to view the video* - nothing more. The only way you'd be able to judge the sound of the speakers would be to sit in my listening room with me. And then only after getting used to the reference system it was connected to.
I hope the above bla bla bla...whoops! I mean I hope the above helps.
Music demonstrations online sound like your computer speakers
the trouble is... they are so ugly. unless you live in a sci-fi world, they won't go with any known room décor, except insane asylum's.
It's not that bad! Glossy white surfaces pair so well with woodgrain and fabric surfaces. Unless you have grey walls and dark tile or vinyl floors, this speaker should easily integrate your decor.
I'm kinda the same way with the looks...but if we got a great comparison to other speakers to others I would have already bought them...